Jonny MAUGHAN, 41 of Robinson Place in St Helens was last night charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Monday morning, 5th May.

The charge relates to an incident that took place late Friday evening at an address on Charlbury Grove, Heysham where a twenty-five year old woman was found with multiple stab wounds. The victim remains at Royal Preston Hospital where she is described as stable.